This oatmeal bake marries the maple flavor of traditional French toast with the spiciness of pumpkin pie. Let’s just say it’s a breakfast worth waking up for! Oats are a whole grain and great source of beta-glucan, a fiber that may lower cholesterol and boost immunity. And of course, fiber also does a great job of keeping you full for a while. Enjoy.

Prep time 5 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

This recipe makes 10 servings

Ingredients:

4 eggs

6 egg whites

1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any preferred milk)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup pumpkin puree

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

¼ cup maple syrup, divided

5 cups rolled oats

3 tablespoons chopped nuts, like pecan or walnuts (optional)

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350˚. Coat a large casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, almond milk, vanilla, pumpkin puree and pie spice, and 2 tablespoons maple syrup until well combined. Add the oats and mix until combined.